What is a Risk All Star? They are risk managers who stand out from their peers by overcoming challenges through exceptional problem-solving, creativity, perseverance and/or passion.

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025

Digitizing patient workflow in workers’ comp makes the system easier to navigate for employers and patients alike.

The brilliance of the 2024 Risk All Stars is benefiting not just businesses or nonprofits but society at large.

Following a merger that brought a backlog of old claims, Bobby Collins worked methodically to free up reserves — and keep a lid on dormant files in the future.

Curt Fernandez of Arlington Independent School District is building a safety culture that is broad, deep and intended to last.

Seeing the potential for major fines, Marinda Griese led the overhaul of a California risk pool’s reporting process, with remarkable results.

Risk All Star Hoda Hussein’s humanistic approach to life governs her work as a risk management consultant to the educational sector.

For this one-man risk management team, spinning off a new multibillion-dollar company meant building nearly everything from scratch.

The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Eric Johnson delivered impressive risk management results on a novel public infrastructure project

By working to improve employee mental health in construction, Jason Malatak is also addressing a range of other issues, from quality of work to employee retention.

Darrell Mathis is building an exemplary claims program for the third-largest city in the United States.

For one facilities services provider, the first step toward better safety was to align goals between departments.

John Quigley succeeded in merging two massive insurance programs under extreme pressure.

The 2023 Risk All Stars demonstrate that human beings gifted with broad enough shoulders can make all the difference in a risk management program.

Sodexo’s Megan Angus exhibits a tireless approach to settling cumulative trauma claims in the hospitality sector.

Following the introduction of new manufacturing processes, Ashley Arvin’s AI-driven ergonomics program cut workers’ comp claims in half.

Shirley Forer of The Related Companies makes obtaining construction liability insurance a breeze for New York project owners.

Randy Jouben led an overhaul of Fairfax County’s risk management program, enhancing worker care and reducing workers’ compensation claims.

Christy Kaufman, Zillow’s VP of risk management, leverages her experience to identify untapped revenue streams, enrich the customer experience and deliver on the company’s mission.